Fiberglass Technician

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and cosmetic fiberglass repairs and fabrication using epoxy and polyester resins.
• Determines type of resin and catalyst and accurately measures amounts required for saturation and adhesion of material for the application.
• Applies multiple layers of mat / fiber to surfaces assuring adhesion and repeating the process until the desired thickness, contour and strength is achieved.
• Hand lays sections of saturated mat or cloth in place on molds, using proper tooling to ensure placement of material is correct.
• Uses brushes, rollers and squeegees as needed to smooth out air pockets, air bubbles and wrinkles to achieve full contact and proper adhesion.
• Safely and properly create a vacuum bag barrier on fabricated parts and operate a vacuum pump to evacuate all air from the fabrication area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of structural lay up of matting materials in addition to grinding and prep for repairs of finished products required.
• Knowledge of spraying and brushing of gel coatings is required.
• Yacht paint and surface prep work is a plus.
• Carpentry skills and mold fabrication is a plus.

About the Role

Willis Custom Yachts is the premier custom sportfish builder and full-service yacht repair facility in the United States. As WCY continues to experience strategic growth, our continued success is predicated on hiring well-qualified people who will be successful within the WCY culture. We are committed to the industry’s best customer experience through Passion, Teamwork, and Unparalleled Quality. We strive to provide a rewarding work environment for all team members with Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, a 401K Plan with company match, an Employee of the Quarter Program, team lunches and so much more.